Veterinarian

Join Our Compassionate Veterinary Team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital !

Are you a dedicated DVM looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families? Metairie Small Animal Hospital, a thriving and well-established small animal practice in Old Metairie, is excited to welcome a new Associate Veterinarian to our team. We welcome experienced DVMs as well as candidates with strong veterinary backgrounds who are eager to contribute to high-quality patient care.

We are particularly interested in veterinarians who enjoy the variety and client relationships that come with general practice medicine and have a strong passion for dentistry . This is an excellent opportunity for a DVM who wants to further develop their dental skills and play an integral role in expanding our dental services while providing exceptional everyday veterinary care.

Why Join Us?

80+ Years of Community-Focused Care: We're passionate about providing top-notch, compassionate veterinary care to our community, including strong partnerships with local animal shelters.

Supportive Environment: Work alongside a fantastic team that feels like family. Our outgoing, friendly, and well-trained staff, including licensed veterinary technicians, are here to support you every step of the way. We believe in teamwork and fostering a laid-back, collaborative atmosphere.

Opportunities to Grow Your Dental Expertise: Whether you're already experienced in veterinary dentistry or looking to expand your skills, you'll have the opportunity to make dentistry a meaningful part of your caseload.

What We Offer:

Flexible Scheduling: Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time hours, we have opportunities to fit your needs.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy no on-call or after-hours requirements, so you can focus on what you love both inside and outside the clinic.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a generous base salary with production-based incentives for full-time roles, ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work and dedication. Generous sign-on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, staff discounts, and coverage for licenses, DEA registration, and more.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team where you can practice high-quality medicine, grow your interest in dentistry, and build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on easyhiring.pro. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.